Valesha

Hi! I'm a huge supporter of Indie authors, being one myself. I started as a beta reader and reviewer, and discovered what a great community of people Indies really are! I love most kinds of Romance and Sci-Fi, but my absolute favorite is Fantasy! Really, I love most genres except for slasher/horror and hard-core romance-free erotica.

**I was given a free copy of this ebook in exchange for honest review**

I’ve gone back and forth on what to rate this book over the last couple of days. On the one hand, the book is incredibly well done, the narrative flows together to create a vivid “movie of the mind” that, once started, you won’t be able to put down until its conclusion. On the other hand, the underlying concept behind the main romantic couple is … deeply disturbing. I might need therapy to recover.

Ultimately, I decided that the fact that I was sucked in enough to BE disturbed by them is just another feather in this book’s cap. The story had excellent pacing, and it was easy to picture each character, how they felt and thought. It has something for everyone, with just the right amount of romance, suspense, horror, and mystery. It is truly a unique read with lore and preternatural creatures unlike any I’ve ever seen.

The editing was well done, and aside from a few sporadic typos, I do not have much to report there. I rate His Cemetery Doll by Brantwijn Serrah 5 Platypires!

I loved a lot of things about this book. The main character, Jack, is a bit of a philanthropist who takes after his adopted mother. Despite a rough start in life, Jack is an incredibly good person … a person I would love to have as a friend. The writing style is clean and easy to follow, it has an excellent flow/pacing, and the editing is well done. The book seems to have been written for a younger audience, but I had no trouble staying connected to the story. A couple of things: I think that there is a notable split between Jack’s younger teenaged years and his responsible adult years. I would have liked to see more of a link between the two. As it currently stands, there is a bit of a time disconnect and it feels almost like the years he must have spent with Aninha barely happened. Where were the secondary characters all that time? What were they doing? What did they do after the reading of the will? Also, I would have liked to have seen a bit more “gut-wrenching” emotion, especially toward the end. Despite those things, this book was a VERY enjoyable read. I don’t often get the chance to read books of this genre, and went into it not knowing what to expect. I learned a few things during the course of this book and enjoyed doing so. When my children are in school age, I will gladly have them read it. I rate this book 4 platypires, and look forward to reading more of Jacks travels!

This urban fantasy might just surprise you. The lore is comprised of elements both fresh and classic. The detail to the narrative is impressively descriptive. I especially like the way the author portrayed Kyra, the main character, as she learned and expanded on each of her skills, which added a level of realism to the story. Also, Kyra had so many layers to her personality and powers. You don't often see that much attention to detail in a single character. Her strengths, flaws, and quirks all worked together to form someone that I really felt like I knew well and understood by the end.

The biggest complaint I had about this story is that all the men are attracted to the main character. And, for her part, she's attracted to all of them. I felt that one of the guys in particular was often too accepting of the rest (though sometimes not), particularly in light of the fact that Kyra kept thinking of him as jealous. There are a few editing issues, particularly regarding punctuation and tense agreement.

The premise is somewhat of a paranormal murder mystery. I do have to say the pacing and balance between the plot and Kyra's personal growth were really well done. I look forward to seeing more from this author in the future. I award Burned 4 Platypires!

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Rating System:

﻿5 Platypires:﻿ I loved this book! It was awesome and you should go get it right now! The story captivated me and the editing was superb.

4 Platypires: I enjoyed this book. There are minor issues that I had with it, either with editing, or perhaps with the character development or something else. Either way, I still recommend this story.

3 Platypires: This book was okay. It didn't grab me the way I would have hoped, but it wasn't bad. Editing may or may not be a factor.

2 Platypires: I didn't really enjoy this book. Character development or plot could use a major facelift. Editing may need an overhaul.

1 Platypire: I did not like this book. It needs work on both plot and editing.